The cause of all these evils was the lust for power arising from greed and ambition; and from these passions proceeded the violence of parties once engaged in contention.

The strong do what they have to do and the weak accept what they have to accept.

The bravest are surely those who have the clearest vision of what is before them, glory and danger alike, and yet notwithstanding go out to meet it.

We must remember that one man is much the same as another, and that he is best who is trained in the severest school.

Self-control is the chief element in self-respect, and respect of self, in turn, is the chief element in courage.

Most people, in fact, will not take the trouble in finding out the truth, but are much more inclined to accept the first story they hear.

You should punish in the same manner those who commit crimes with those who accuse falsely.

When will there be justice in Athens? There will be justice in Athens when those who are not injured are as outraged as those who are.

We Greeks believe that a man who takes no part in public affairs is not merely lazy, but good for nothing

Love of power, operating through greed and through personal ambition, was the cause of all these evils.

Hope is an expensive commodity. It makes better sense to be prepared.

Few love to hear the sins they love to act.

It is easier to forgive an enemy than a friend.

Birth is a shadow. Courage, self-sustained, outlords succession's phlegm, and needs no ancestors.

It's always difficult to really sum up exactly why a relationship works.

The older you get, the farther from the camera you need to be.

I want to be an actress, not a personality.

The objective of securing the safety of Americans from crime and terror has been achieved.

And what if I fail?" "Ah! Then you'll have a story to tell.

I secretly want to be a zebra. That is why I always wear stripes.

I got a king-sized bed. I don't know any kings, but if one came over, I guess he'd be comfortable.